Journalism Axis

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊:

Under the theme: Effects of Corruption, the 2nd Year BA-Journalism students presents their final output for their Photography class under the tutelage of Mr. Kyle Paes.

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘼𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙮 🎀!

On this 14th of May, we celebrate the birthday of our third year representative, 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙨! JAx thanks you for being the senior who stepped up, guiding the juniors to become better journos with your advice.

May you always be blessed with the strength needed as you continue to work, the year better treat you well Ate Cams!

From,
Journalism Axis ♡

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙅𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮! 💝

On this 28th of April, we celebrate the birthday of our very joyous first year representative, 𝙅𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙚! Your presence in JAx makes our days feel just a bit more brighter when you’re around.

We hope that multiple Haru Urara, Gallagher and Razor merch fall into your posession, and that the year ahead will bring you success.

With love,
Journalism Axis ♡

Journalism Students attended a Ukrainian Documentary Film Screening spearheaded by European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) held at the University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus on March 31, 2026. The documentary titled “A Single Soldier” directed by Artem Ryzhykov, highlighted his lived experience as a soldier and filmmaker during the devastating war in Ukraine. Later on, he answered questions raised by students of various Cebu Universities after the screening via Zoom Call.

𝐔𝐒𝐉-𝐑 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮, 𝟒𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐇; 𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) has been ranked 3rd in Cebu and 42nd in the Philippines in the latest EduRank 2026 rankings released in March 2026.

The ranking also underscores the strong research performance of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), which remains the university’s top producer and most cited school across several key disciplines.

Among USJ-R’s strongest fields are Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, reflecting the significant scholarly contribution of SAS to the university’s overall research output, citation performance, and academic visibility.

“We will not rest on our laurels; we have many scholarly articles in the pipeline as yielded from the series of writing workshops with the Center of Policy, Research and Development Studies (CPRDS), headed by Director Dr. Jessica Avenido," SAS Dean, Dr. Munalim reacting to rankings.

Dr. Le also emphasized the importance of research visibility in strengthening institutional rankings.

“SAS has also encouraged its published researchers to make their publications available online. Rankings like EduRank, UniRank, AD Scientific Index, and Webometrics, to mention a few, are powered by the online visibility of academic materials,” he added.

The recognition affirms SAS’s continuing commitment to research excellence and its vital role in advancing USJ-R’s academic reputation at both the local and national levels.

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And yes,

Trunkline Number: (63-32) 253-7900 local 281
Email Address: sas @ usjr.edu.ph







University of San Jose-Recoletos
Magallanes St., Cebu City Philippines

𝐔𝐒𝐉-𝐑 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐛𝐮, 𝟒𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐇; 𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) has been ranked 3rd in Cebu and 42nd in the Philippines in the latest EduRank 2026 rankings released in March 2026.

The ranking also underscores the strong research performance of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), which remains the USJ-R's top producer and most cited school across several key disciplines.

Among its strongest fields are Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, reflecting the significant scholarly contribution of SAS to the university’s overall research output, citation performance, and academic visibility.

“We will not rest on our laurels; we have many scholarly articles in the pipeline as yielded from the series of writing workshops with the Center of Policy, Research and Development Studies (CPRDS), headed by Director Dr. Jessica Avenido," SAS Dean reacting to rankings.

Dean Munalim also emphasized the importance of research visibility in strengthening institutional rankings.

“SAS has also encouraged its published researchers to make their publications available online. Rankings like EduRank, UniRank, AD Scientific Index, and Webometrics, to mention a few, are powered by the online visibility of academic materials,” SAS Dean added.

The recognition affirms SAS’s continuing commitment to research excellence and its vital role in advancing USJ-R’s academic reputation at both the local and national levels.

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And yes,

Trunkline Number: (63-32) 253-7900 local 281
Email Address: sas @ usjr.edu.ph







University of San Jose-Recoletos
Magallanes St., Cebu City Philippines

This is not your usual exhibit.

From immersive spaces to living performances—
USJ-R is turning art into an experience you won’t forget.

FIRST EVER ART EXHIBIT 2026
April 13 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 USJ-R Main Campus
🎟 ₱80.00

Don’t just look at art. Experience it.

Note: Tickets available at the 4th floor, MC Studio and from Art Appreciation Professors.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡!
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is set to hold SASLIKSIK 2026, a research-focused academic gathering that highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges.
Anchored on the theme “Moving Forward Through Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration,” the event will feature Plenary 2: SAS Dean and Chairs’ Round Research Dialogue.
The SAS Dean and department chairs will share insights on personal research initiatives, emerging scholarly directions, and collaborative opportunities within their SAS departments.
The plenary dialogue will take place on April 14, 2026, at the Recoletos Center for the Arts and Culture (RCAC), bringing together faculty members, students and researchers in meaningful conversations that aim to strengthen the research culture of SAS.
Meanwhile, Plenary 1 will gather Cebu-based deans and program chairs from various universities in Cebu City for a research dialogue focused on strengthening inter-university collaboration and fostering a more vibrant regional research network.
2026 will be held as part of the week-long SAS Week with the theme “RISE & FORWARD: Empowering, Innovating, Elevating SAS.”
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And yes,
Trunkline Number: (63-32) 253-7900 local 281
Email Address: sas @ usjr.edu.ph

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡!
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) is set to hold SASLIKSIK 2026, a research-focused academic gathering that highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges.

Anchored on the theme “Moving Forward Through Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration,” the event will feature Plenary 2: SAS Dean and Chairs’ Round Research Dialogue.

The SAS Dean and department chairs will share insights on personal research initiatives, emerging scholarly directions, and collaborative opportunities within their SAS departments.

The plenary dialogue will take place on April 14, 2026, at the Recoletos Center for the Arts and Culture (RCAC), bringing together faculty members, students and researchers in meaningful conversations that aim to strengthen the research culture of SAS.

Meanwhile, Plenary 1 will gather Cebu-based deans and program chairs from various universities in Cebu City for a research dialogue focused on strengthening inter-university collaboration and fostering a more vibrant regional research network.

2026 will be held as part of the week-long SAS Week with the theme “RISE & FORWARD: Empowering, Innovating, Elevating SAS.”

***
And yes,

Trunkline Number: (63-32) 253-7900 local 281
Email Address: sas @ usjr.edu.ph

Happy Van Day 🫰!

You may be the quiet and introverted one at first, but the people lucky enough to get close to you know how special you are. Behind that calm and gentle personality is someone who brings so much warmth, laughter, and light to the people around her.

You are someone who is reliable and passionate about her work and your creative instincts brings life to the organization. Wishing you a birthday filled with happiness, laughter, and all the amazing things you deserve. Stay wonderful, Van! Hope you love our pubmat!

Today marks the 40th anniversary of The EDSA People Power Revolution which ended the dictatorship of Former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr..

Millions of Filipinos marched in peace, demanding justice and accountability against corruption, making it one of the most important events in Philippine History.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧.





Caption by Melissa Manliguis | JAx President
Graphics by Vanessa Briones | JAx P.I.O.

Selected Journalism students attended a Filmmaking and Documentary Workshop at the Marcelo B. Fernan Cebu Press Center, Lahug, Cebu City last February 23, 2026 (Monday).

Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 7, they invited speakers from The Extra MILE Productions to teach students not just the technical aspects of film and documentary making, but also the philosophies and dedication needed to bring stories to life through motion pictures.